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R733 ONP

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,660 mi
Last recorded183,660 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 ONP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 183,660 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 181,780 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 180,142 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 179,194 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 178,023 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 175,976 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 162,598 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 138,042 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 123,451 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 102,342 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 162,450 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 155,472 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 155,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2005 151,121 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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R733 ONP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R733 ONP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R733 ONP registered?

R733 ONP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R733 ONP safe to buy?

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